Contact
Lorraine A. Read, RMC
Municipal Clerk / Registrar
39 Trinity St.
Newton,
NJ
07860
Phone: (973) 383-3521
Ext. 232
Fax: (973) 300-1208
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Municipal Clerk is entrusted with numerous and diverse duties under both State law and local ordinances. The Municipal Clerk serves as:
- Secretary to the governing body
- Secretary to the Municipal Corporation
- Election Official (under Title 19)
- Administrative Official at the municipal government level
Licenses & Permits
The Municipal Clerk's Office issues various licenses and permits under state statute and local ordinances. These licenses include:
Permits that are issued through the Municipal Clerk's Office include:
- Fishing (Morris Lake)
- Food Handlers
- Solicitor
- Trailer park